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J555 STW

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,974 mi
Last recorded105,974 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 STW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 105,974 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 104,675 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 103,498 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 102,071 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 97,054 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 97,045 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,946 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 96,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,764 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 94,716 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 94,716 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 94,025 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 93,479 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 93,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 93,065 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 93,065 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 88,949 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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J555 STW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J555 STW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J555 STW registered?

J555 STW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 1991.

Is J555 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 STW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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